Sacaton Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine while on Federal Supervision

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Lawrence Antonio Jackson, 30, of Sacaton, Arizona, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to 5 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Jackson also received an additional year in prison because he committed this offense while on federal supervised release for Possession of a Dangerous Weapon in a Federal Courthouse. Jackson previously pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.

On September 6, 2020, Jackson possessed 6.8 grams of actual methamphetamine, several small baggies, multiple scales, and a Luger pistol. Jackson is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community.   

The Gila River Police Department conducted the investigation in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Raynette Logan, District of Arizona, Phoenix, handled the prosecution.

CASE NUMBER:            CR-21-00297-PHX-DJH, CR 18-01239-PHX-DJH
RELEASE NUMBER:    2021- 063_Jackson

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